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Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Santa Cruz Public Libraries! We appreciate our community's support.
The library is now recruiting new volunteers! Please submit an application and we will respond shortly.
Since volunteer opportunities are often dependent upon library needs and timing of special events, recruitment and assignment of volunteers is constantly changing. The more you tell us about your availability and general interests, the better chance we'll have in finding the best fit.
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General Interests
Administration
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer office support | 1 | |||
Committee
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACT - Advisory Council of Teens, FEL/SV | 1 | |||
| ACT - Advisory Council of Teens, FEL/SV | 1 | |||
Community Outreach
Programs that reach out to identified community members that is beyond traditional programming.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmer's Market Tabling | 1 | |||
Community-led Library Program
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expressive Arts and Wellness | 1 | |||
Crafts - Adult
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Crafters- FEL | 1 | |||
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Task Force | 1 | |||
Games - Tabletop
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTRPG (D&D) Cap | 1 | |||
Partnership Library Program
Programs and events that are collaborations with community organizations.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Shares | 1 | |||
STEAM - M &E, crafts, coding and games
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Make and Explore FEL | 1 | |||
| Make and Explore LSB | 1 | |||
| Make and Explore SV | 1 | |||
Summer Reading Program
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRP program support | 1 | |||
Technical Assistance
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art show hanging and support | 1 | |||
Volunteer Led
Branch based programs led by volunteers
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Language Conversation Club Leader | 1 | |||
| Tales of engagement T2T | 1 | |||
Uncategorized
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branciforte Friends | 1 | |||
Mission Statement
Volunteer Program Statement of Purpose
- To assist library staff in providing services.
- To provide life long learning opportunities for the community.
- To enrich the relationship between the Santa Cruz Public Library and the community.
- Complete the online application.
- Schedule and complete a short interview with Volunteer Office staff.
- Read and sign required paperwork. All volunteers are required to sign a release of liability, confidentiality agreement, and agreement of service, internet usage policy (some opportunities require additional paperwork).
- Meet with the Branch Manager or Librarian at the branch.
- Receive site-specific orientation and training as needed.
